
- BGG rank
- BGG #625
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Catan
- 3–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 1995

2025
Rules assistance for Catan Connect
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 4 players

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Catan Connect is a board game released in 2025 for 4–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Klaus Teuber and Benjamin Teuber and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Race.
Play together in parallel on a large island world. Up to six players start the game simultaneously, round after round! They explore the island and secure the best building sites in neighboring areas. The digital CATAN Assistant guides you through the game with dice and a timer. It also indicates whether it's the sun or moon side's turn to build and introduces the robber. With additional sets, the number of players can be expanded as desired. The event game for the popular classic board game with extensive game material for large, dynamic game sessions or gaming weekends with a particularly fast-paced gameplay. —description from the publisher
Catan Connect supports 4–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Catan Connect is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Catan Connect for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Catan Connect belongs to these categories: Economic and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Race. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Catan Connect are: Klaus Teuber and Benjamin Teuber. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Catan Connect as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.